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Add 98/30 and 56/27

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

98/30 + 56/27 is 721/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   98/30 = 98 × 9/30 × 9 = 882/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/270 + 560/270 = 882 + 560/270 = 1442/270
5. 1442/270 simplified gives 721/135
6. So, 98/30 + 56/27 = 721/135
   In mixed form: 546/135

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